Masters Theses on "Design and Energy Conservation"
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Elise Chasse (Fall 2008)
Learning Through a Green Environment.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Brittain (Architecture), and Medlin (Architecture).
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Gayatri Patwardhan (Fall 2008)
Grid-tied Renewable Energy Generation at the Perified Forest National Park, Holbrook, AZ.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Jan Cervelli (Dean, Landscape Architecture), and Colby Moeller (Architecture).
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Kiriti Sahoo (Fall 2008)
A Study and Analysis of the Effect of Natural Ventilation on Housing in Humid Climate.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Brittain (Architecture).
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Arunima Chatterjee (Fall 2007)
Glass Dominated Institutional Buildings in Hot & Arid Climates; Energy Analysis of the East Expansion of Architecture Building, University of Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Brittain (Architecture), and Medlin (Architecture).
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Amruta Dashpande (Fall 2007)
Investigation of Energy Efficiency of Multi-family Housing Development in Hot and Arid Climate of Tucson, Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hardin (Architecture), and Michal (Architecture).
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Uttara Patil (Spring 2007)
Thermal Comfort Assessment of a Proposed Green Roof Design for the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Tucson, Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Albanese (Architecture), and Stoltz (Landscape Architecture).
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Jose Luis Bermudez Alcocer (Spring 2007)
A Study of the Effect of the West Facades on Energy Efficiency of Office Buildings at the University of Arizona Campus in Tucson, Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Domin (Architecture).
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Richard Michal (Spring 2007)
Re-striking the Vitruvian Balance in Residential Architecture through the incorporation of Sustainable and Regionally Appropriate Design FundamentalsCommittee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Brittain (Architecture), and Matter (Architecture).
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Gerard D'Arcy (Fall 2006)
Ecological Design Principles For a Mixed-Use Development in Tucson, Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Brittain (Architecture), and Vollen (Architecture).
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Colby Moeller (Fall 2006)
Sustainable Design for Health Care Facilities: A Case Study of the LEED Certified Rincon Community Hospital at Civano.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Livingston (Architecture), and Brittain (Architecture).
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Vanita Negandhi (Fall 2006)
Daylight Optimization Design for Educational Buildings in Hot Arid Climates.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Hyman Kaplan (Architecture).
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Amin (Summer 2006)
An Adaptive and Regenerative Sustainable Responsive Center for Agricultural and Environmental Research Laborities.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Moody (Architecture).
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Shane Smith (Fall 2005)
Thermal Confort Analysis and Design for Habitable Flat Roofs in Urban Environments of Hot Arid Climates.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hammann (Architecture), and Domain (Architecture).
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Stefano C. Gagliano (Spring 2005)
Design for a Library in Glendale, Arizona: According tot he LEED Guidelines and Raing.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hammann (Architecture), and Domain (Architecture).
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Poonam Deepak Anaokar (Spring 2005)
Outdoor Thermal Comfort Analysis for the Dhond Residence in Goa, India.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hammann (Architecture), and Stoltz (Architecture).
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Brian T. Falcon (Spring 2005)
Redifining Convention through the Assessment and Integration of Human, Environmental and Cost Factors in Residential Design.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Folan (Architecture).
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Anjali Godhamgaonkar (Spring 2005)
Improved Daylight Illumination and Energy Effeciency Using an Atrium in a Mixed-Use Building.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hammann (Architecture), and Medlin (Architecture).
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Iyad Al-Halis (Spring 2005)
Energy Efficient Courtyard House Design.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Matter (Architecture), and Yoklic (Architecture).
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Mohamad Tarek Araji (Fall 2004)
Visual Comfort in Transitional Spaces: A case study of the "Arts Plaza" at the University of Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Jeffery (Architecture), and Dr. Jabbour (Optical Sciences).
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Alison Poole (Spring 2004)
Sustainable Design for a Portable Testing and Demonstration Facility.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Trumble (Architecture), and Jones (Architecture).
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Anjana V. Biradar (Spring 2004)
Co-Housing Communities A Sustainable Existence.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Poster (Architecture).
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Martha Carnevale (Spring 2004)
A Methodology for Stand-Alone Residential Design in the Desert Southwest.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), Yoklic (Planning), and Hardin (Architecture).
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Marta Layseca (Spring 2002)
Energy Efficient Housing with Alternative Wall Systems: A case Study Straw Bale and Adobe in the Desert Southwest USA.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hardin (Architecture), and Brittain (Architecture).
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Chuan Zhou (Spring 2004)
Sustainable Design in Modern Art Museum at Start Point of the Silk Road.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Brittain (Architecture).
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Micheal C. Kolejka (Fall 2003)
Climate Responsive Outpatient Medical Facility for Tucson, Arizona.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Robert Gomez (El-Rio Medical Center).
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Tong Song (Spring 2002)
Contemporary Museum for Traditional Chinese Art, Beijing.Committee: Ross (chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Dr. Chalfoun (Architecture).
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Marta Layseca (Spring 2002)
Energy Efficient Housing with Alternative Wall Systems: A case Study Straw Bale and Adobe in the Desert Southwest USA.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hardin (Architecture), and Brittain (Architecture).
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Siobhan Kirby (Spring 2002)
Analysis of Energy Conservation Within the Tucson Unified School District.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Matter (Architecture), Yoklic (Planning), and Crocket (Tucson Unified School District).
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Eran Kaftan (Fall 2001)
The Cellular Method to Design Energy Efficient Shading Form to Accomodate the Dynamic Characteristics of Climate.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Yoklic (Architecture), and Matter (Architecture).
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Tim Kauffman (Fall 2001)
An Arts and Crafts Experiment in Sustainable Architecture: Exploring the Parallels for Inspiration and Experimentation.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair, Architecture), Hardin (Architecture), and Jeffery (Architecture).
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Xin Xu (Cindy) (Spring 2000)
Development of "Energy Efficient Housing Design"Committee: Matter (Chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Fredrikson (Landscape Architecture).
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Girish Kripalani (Fall 1999)
Evaluation of the Thermal Comfort and Design of an Urban Open Space.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun (chair), Matter (Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), Rald (Architecture).
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Kumaresh Sekaran (Fall 1999)
A Vernacular Climatic Adaptation: A Stusy and Application Analysis Solar Retrofit of Dar-Al-Islam, Mosque, New Mexico.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun ( Chair, Architecture), Matter (Architecture), and Medlin (Architecture).
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Maria Ines Cabral (Spring 1999)
Preserving Vernacular Architecture with Environmental Concerns for Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study in Portugal.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun ( Chair, Architecture), Matter (Architecture), and Hardin (Architecture).
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Pierre Moulinier (Spring 1999)
Solar House in the Foothills: Environmental Design.Committee: Matter (Chair, Architecture), Medlin (Architecture), and Dr. Chalfoun (Architecture).
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Ina de Souza Nakao (Fall 1998)
Passive Solar Design Applied to Social Housing Development in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Committee: Matter (Chair, Architecture), Hardin (Architecture), and Dr. Chalfoun (Architecture).
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Gonzalo Mosquera (Fall 1998)
Balancing New urbanism and Sustainability: A case Study Analysis of Energy Performance, Design, and Building Materials, in CIVANO, Tucson, Arizona.Committee: Medlin (Chair, Architecture), Dr. Chalfoun (Architecture), and Jeffery (Architecture).
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Teresa A. Burrelsman (Spring 1997)
Implementing Energy-Efficiency and Daylighting in Government Buildings: A Case Study and Analysis of Tucson Main Library and the Phoenix Central Library.Committee: Dr. Chalfoun ( Chair, Architecture), Matter (Architecture), and Medlin (Architecture).
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Martha Cecilia Lozano (Spring 1996)
Passive Solar Energy Design for Houses in Hot-Humid and Cold Tropical ClimatesCommittee: Dr. Chalfoun ( Chair, Architecture), Matter (Architecture), and Medlin (Architecture).